Apologize for asking some questions which may look very silly and obvious. But we know absolutely nothing about home electricity and this is our very first home.
We have just moved to a 1930s terrace house. There is a large dual fuel range cooker. I am hoping to get a new induction hob & a new oven to replace it.
I will get an electrician to do the wiring in January and replace the old non RCD consumer unit with a new double RCD one. I do not really know what I am talking about regarding the consumer unit. Not even know if it is necessary but I just copy from the Building Survey report.
I am looking at induction hobs and find some models rated at 7.2kW while some at 10.8kW. I understand that's the power of the hob / speed of its heating up. I cook a lot and do a lot of frying so I am inclined to get the 10.8kW one. I happen to see some good deals online with Black Market sale so am tempted to grab a hob before talking to an electrician.
MY questions are:
(1) Is it sensible for me to get the hob now? Will there be any chance that a 10.8kW (or even 7.2kW) induction hob cannot be used at all and I will just have my money wasted? Any chance that rewiring cannot work or cannot be done as expected?
(2) What range of prices should I expect with this kind of wiring? And how long or how many days will it take for an electrician to get it done? The main fusebox is just right next to the kitchen. And we expect to lift up all flooring & wall tiles for the whole modelling, if there information is relevant.
(3) And I am not sure if it is relevant. But we are considering the option of adding a tumble dryer and installing underfloor heating too. Will the increased usage/demand of electricity cause any ill effect? Like fuse box keeps tripping?
(4) Do I need to consider rewiring the whole kitchen/house (but the Building Survey report only suggested to upgrade the fusebox)?
Thank you very much for all your help.
We have just moved to a 1930s terrace house. There is a large dual fuel range cooker. I am hoping to get a new induction hob & a new oven to replace it.
I will get an electrician to do the wiring in January and replace the old non RCD consumer unit with a new double RCD one. I do not really know what I am talking about regarding the consumer unit. Not even know if it is necessary but I just copy from the Building Survey report.
I am looking at induction hobs and find some models rated at 7.2kW while some at 10.8kW. I understand that's the power of the hob / speed of its heating up. I cook a lot and do a lot of frying so I am inclined to get the 10.8kW one. I happen to see some good deals online with Black Market sale so am tempted to grab a hob before talking to an electrician.
MY questions are:
(1) Is it sensible for me to get the hob now? Will there be any chance that a 10.8kW (or even 7.2kW) induction hob cannot be used at all and I will just have my money wasted? Any chance that rewiring cannot work or cannot be done as expected?
(2) What range of prices should I expect with this kind of wiring? And how long or how many days will it take for an electrician to get it done? The main fusebox is just right next to the kitchen. And we expect to lift up all flooring & wall tiles for the whole modelling, if there information is relevant.
(3) And I am not sure if it is relevant. But we are considering the option of adding a tumble dryer and installing underfloor heating too. Will the increased usage/demand of electricity cause any ill effect? Like fuse box keeps tripping?
(4) Do I need to consider rewiring the whole kitchen/house (but the Building Survey report only suggested to upgrade the fusebox)?
Thank you very much for all your help.